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$121+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) to San Francisco (SFO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SFO
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheapest flights from Hobby to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 4, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/246:00 amHOU - SFO
1 stop10h 43mDelta
Thu 11/2712:30 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop8h 37mDelta
Deal found 11/3$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/32:32 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Mon 12/89:30 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop10h 04mDelta
Deal found 11/2$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/236:00 amHOU - SFO
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Thu 11/2712:30 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop8h 37mDelta
Deal found 11/3$324
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/95:55 amHOU - SFO
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Fri 12/122:30 pmSFO - HOU
2 stops7h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/4$329
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/36:00 amHOU - SFO
2 stops8h 10mSouthwest
Thu 12/45:20 amSFO - HOU
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/4$350
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/232:32 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop8h 24mDelta
Mon 12/19:30 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop10h 04mDelta
Deal found 11/2$354
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/36:00 amHOU - SFO
2 stops8h 10mSouthwest
Wed 12/107:25 amSFO - HOU
2 stops8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/3$355
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/205:35 amHOU - SFO
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Mon 11/242:30 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 11/2$359
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2012:55 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Thu 12/411:40 amSFO - HOU
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 11/2$364
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:55 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Tue 12/304:55 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 11/4$367
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/138:50 amHOU - SFO
2 stops9h 45mSouthwest
Wed 12/3111:40 amSFO - HOU
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 11/2$369
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/243:20 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Mon 12/294:55 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 11/3$372

Cheap flight deals from Hobby to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hobby (HOU) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$284
(Southwest)

One-way from

$121
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$418
Provider with most accurate pricing for Houston Hobby-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Houston Hobby-San Francisco flights.
From Houston Hobby to San Francisco
One-way flight from Houston Hobby to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Hobby to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Hobby

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Mon 1/12

5:40 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop6h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

8:15 am-3:30 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$284

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Fri 12/5

6:00 am-12:36 pm

1 stop8h 36m

San Francisco

Sun 12/7

9:30 pm-9:34 am

1 stop10h 04m

$289

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Sat 12/13

6:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop8h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 12/15

10:30 pm-9:34 am

1 stop9h 04m

$289

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Sat 12/13

8:50 am-4:35 pm

2 stops9h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 12/16

5:05 am-2:25 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$329

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Sat 12/13

8:50 am-4:35 pm

2 stops9h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 12/15

10:50 am-10:25 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$329

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Mon 1/5

4:10 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop6h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 1/9

8:30 am-5:35 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$345

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Thu 1/15

10:05 am-5:15 pm

2 stops9h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

11:45 am-10:10 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$350

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Thu 1/29

4:40 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops7h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

5:00 am-3:15 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$369

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/31

8:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

11:45 am-10:10 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$373

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Tue 12/2

8:00 am-3:05 pm

1 stop9h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 12/9

9:25 am-8:30 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$384

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 11/2

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Compare providers for flights from Hobby to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Hobby to San Francisco in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Houston Hobby Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Houston Hobby Airport-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Houston Hobby Airport-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Hobby to San Francisco

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Hobby to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 81 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco (average of $95). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $206). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HOU to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Hobby to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 4, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 32% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Hobby to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated November 4, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hobby to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Houston Hobby?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Houston Hobby. Booking flights from Houston Hobby to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Houston Hobby from 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco?

    There are many flights that can get you from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco in 6h 10m. Fly via Southwest or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1645 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $73, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $110 and $184, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 81% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco one-way?

    $145 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $145 and $145, respectively.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Denver?

    Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre are currently the most popular points of interest in Denver at the moment. Coors Field, 16th Street Mall and Paramount Theatre are located about 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.6 mi, respectively from Denver Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can rent a car at Denver Intl for an average daily rate of $54 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Hobby to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Hobby to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Hobby to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Hobby to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Hobby to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hobby to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco (average of $95). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $206). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Hobby to San Francisco

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Hobby to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$73Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$110Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$184Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$295Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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